The vocal-stripped version of DiGiWi's SUNLiGHT collection, and honestly some of these tracks hit harder without the singing. This 2018 Windows release gives you nine instrumentals that range from bright pop-rock backing to more atmospheric, reflective pieces.
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"SUNLiGHT WiNG" still has all that forward momentum even without lyrics. "Antenora" stands out with a darker edge, named after the second ring of the ninth circle of Dante's Inferno, which is a wild reference for what's otherwise a fairly upbeat collection.
"目隠しピヱロ" (Blindfolded Pierrot) carries this theatrical, almost circus-like energy in its arrangement. "Ambience Square" lives up to its name, spacious and warm, the kind of track that fills a room without demanding attention.
"二つのキズナ" (Two Bonds) has this earnest, emotional backbone that the instrumental version really exposes. "Now and in the future" closes things out on a hopeful note. Nine tracks, clean production, and a nice snapshot of mid-2010s Japanese indie game music without the vocal layer getting in the way.